Adam Krueger announced he is leaving this CW39 Houston KIAH chief meteorologist morning position in late August 2024.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2024
Jonathan Novack returns to Houston with CW39
UPDATE
Adam Krueger joins FOX 11 Los Angeles KTTV starting September 3, 2024, as chief meteorologist for weekday evening newscasts at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. and Good Nite LA at 11 p.m.
"Adam has a wealth of meteorological expertise and the rare ability to deliver the information in an engaging and entertaining manner that makes weather accessible and enjoyable for everyone," KTTV VP-news director Bobbi Gearhart said in a statement.
"Houston, its has been an honor guiding you through some wild weather the last 4 years, with a little fun along the way," Krueger posted in an homage to the final episode of NBC sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' "My last day at [CW39 Houston] is August 23rd. Looking forward to announcing what's next!"
Krueger joined CW39 KIAH from Spectrum News Austin and Spectrum News San Antonio in 2020.
He certainly did not let the fact that he worked for a station that only had a morning newscast stop him from being catapulted into the national zeitgeist.
Earlier this month, I posted how Krueger was DMing with Usher due to his Sneaking Words in the Weather segment, where he incorporates song lyrics into the weather forecast. He has been featured on The Talk and done a fill-in stint on Nexstar Media Group's sister network, NewsNation.
"It’s an exciting experience," Krueger told mikemcguff.com during his 2023 NewsNation appearances. "While the venue is different, I’m still doing what I do: talking about the weather while having fun. The staff here has been very supportive. Sneaking words in the weather? No problem! Much like the management at CW39, they welcome the creativity."
In the Usher post, I wrote, "With all of this viral attention, I wonder if CW39 is worried Krueger will be ushered to a new high-profile job?"
Did I call that one, or what? Let's say I've been around long enough to see viral talent get seen enough to move to bigger markets.
And it's not just Usher. Krueger also interacted with Snoop Dogg and Slim Thug.
As for recent CW39 departures, Krueger's exit now means that the station will no longer have any meteorologists left unless they start hiring quickly.
Meteorologists Carrigan Chauvin and Idolina Perelez are out the door or already gone.
Before Spectrum's cable TV news operation, Krueger was a meteorologist for FOX 29 KABB San Antonio (2006-2008) and KHAS Hastings, Nebraska (2004-2006).
(Thanks Armando!)
* Post updated that Adam Krueger joins FOX 11 Los Angeles KTTV as chief meteorologist.
